Code · Kentucky · Chapter 508 — Assault and related offenses

508.090 Definitions for KRS 508.100 to 508.120.

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The following definitions apply in KRS 508.100 to 508.120 unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)"Abuse" means the infliction of physical pain, injury, or mental injury, or the

deprivation of services by a person which are necessary to maintain the health and

welfare of a person, or a situation in which an adult, living alone, is unable to

provide or obtain for himself the services which are necessary to maintain his health

or welfare.

(2)"Physically helpless" and "mentally helpless" means a person who lacks substantial

capacity to defend himself or solicit protection from law enforcement agencies.